Tag: convocation
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Distance learning helps Calgary grad balance life and studies
When Maddy Yonkers crosses the stage for convocation at the University of Victoria in June to receive her bachelor’s degree,…
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Redefining success in music with lifelong learning
When it comes to career paths, most music students aspire to professional positions after graduation—playing with an orchestra, say, or…
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An exciting career change with civil engineering
When it comes to pursuing one’s passion through education, it’s never too late to start—and learning as a mature student…
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PhD grad Indigenizing business in Canada
Emily (Williams) Salmon graduates with a PhD in International Management and Organization from UVic’s Gustavson School of Business this month.…
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Learning amongst the trees
Listening to Kailey Strachan talk about trees, you can immediately tell that it’s a topic she’s passionate about. The biology…
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Three honorary degrees at spring 2024 convocation
Three distinguished individuals from diverse fields will be awarded honorary degrees by UVic during its spring convocation ceremonies taking place…
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The language of community
As a student in Mandarin classes at UVic, Mina Guan approached the material as someone who grew up with Mandarin…
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Anthropology grad reflects on international experience
Graduating this spring, anthropology major/sociology minor undergraduate student, Emma Emile appreciates her time at UVic and especially how anthropology “sparked…